Nikon Z50 vs Sony HX1

On this page, we are contrasting the Nikon Z50 and Sony HX1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and HX1 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z50 was revealed 10 years after the HX1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Z50 grades vs the HX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z50 has got physical dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Sony HX1 has proportions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon Z50 and Sony HX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Z50 and the HX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and HX1 is 74 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z50 and HX1.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z50 using its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z50 will provide more detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more recent Z50 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.